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  1. damp problem

    damp problem

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    question about tiling Boxed in bath

    Cheers think i got plan of attack in order now cheers for the comments, ps what and why do you use backer board ??? :? :? :? Only other thing in fact is whilst tiling up to the trim from the floor should I Leave a gap for the silicone so as I can get panel off without disturbing top tiles???
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    question about tiling Boxed in bath

    Any advice on fittin the tile trim ? this is not that's confusing me more ! Cheers
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    question about tiling Boxed in bath

    SEE PICS BELOW I am re-tiling my boxed in bath after having to remove original to fix a leak. Before i had to remove the full tiled bath panel to gain access (meaning removal of the sink and unit too, so this time was looking to tile bath panel so that i could just remove half of panel for...
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    Leaking Cistern Fitting advice required

    thanks for all advice much appreciated
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    Leaking Cistern Fitting advice required

    Its a filter on it at moment, and the gap i have between bottom compression fitting and valve is 100mm. shortest flexible tap connector i can see with a quick search is 300mm
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    Leaking Cistern Fitting advice required

    I will do providing i get correct fill valve or flexi hose !!! thanks again was just wandering if i could use a eg 1mm thick rubber seal instead
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    Leaking Cistern Fitting advice required

    cheers look into it maybe, when my mate (who i dont speak to anymore lol) fitted bathroom i am pretty sure he had trouble getting a flexi hose that size ! Would really like an isolation valve their, because in hindsight that has caused a lot of hassle not having one !
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    Leaking Cistern Fitting advice required

    Believe it or not went to the plumb centre today and low and behold was shut, so from what you say you get various valves with different lengths of the threaded shank. cheers also what about the polythene washer ? is their a thinner sealing washer i could use instead of the provided...
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    Leaking Cistern Fitting advice required

    Had to change cistern fill valve which i thought would have been like for like replacement (easy) haha. bought a fluidmaster and realised when went to fit, that new ones threaded shank is 10mm shorter than old one, this poses a problem because of the fittings i am connecting to. (see...
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    cistern job

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    Pulling down hedge replacing with fence ?

    yes have spoke to neighbour just not about costs ! wondering if the council will pay any of it if neighbour doesnt which i dont think they will (doubt it)... Do not know who owns hedge just presuming half council half me, not sure how to find this info out, gonna phone council and investigate...
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    Pulling down hedge replacing with fence ?

    hi looking for advice if poss for few questions below any answers much appreciated. do i need any permission from the local council to pull down a hedge between mine and neighbours house and replace with same size fence ? (My house bought and neighbours is council house) Also would i be...
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    Noisy toilet fill

    i have recently upgraded toilet but have since discovered that the refilling of the cistern very noisy and waking up kids. have found fill valves in screwfix that describe them as quiet, would these valves be quieter as the description says and how quiet, my cistern is refilled by mains...
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    what mesh to keep out cats and foxes ?? help

    having lot of trouble with cats and dugs., any recomendations on what mesh to use and how to secure it to my fence, tried all sprays etc which has not worked went to b and q but branch i was at had nothing.
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    can i get a hose connector for kitchen tap ?????

    can anyone help me so as i can use garden hose, using mains kitchen tap, can i get an attachment for this tap from a standard garden hose !
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    soundproofing water pipes ?

    i have to box in hot and cold water pipes in my baby daughters room, but the problem is its mains pressure and pretty noisy. is there anything i can use to attach to inside of framing which will dampen noise
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    looking for a program that i can use super slow motion

    anyone know of a program that i can slow my mpeg clips and mobile phone videos right down, it is for videos of my golf swing, think would be interesting to see.
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    leaking garden shed roof help please !!!!!!!!

    my shed is leaking bigtime from the roof, how do i fix this ? is it as simple as just buying felt for the roof ?? any other tips would be most grateful cheers
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    anderton 3 in one damp proof foil ???????????

    anyone used this, it is to stop everything in my cupboard from moulding. and to prevent dampness on walls. also it says to only used anderton adhesive, which is well expensive, is it ok to use normal wallpaper adhesive? and do you think it would be ok just to leave the anderton paper on...
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